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What to do with a big bone popping out of my foot?

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Depends: On what you mean. Are you describing a bunion? If so can be surgically fixed.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/14/2018

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Seek treatment: When you say bone is popping out do you mean you can actually see bone or is causing skin irritation? One is a medical emergency.

Answered 8/18/2013

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